We are in the process of applying for temporary 457 business sponsorship visa and have been advised that if successful, our children could be subject to overseas student fees once we arrive in Oz (both would need to enrol in school). Does anyone know if this is the case or where we can check this out?

I know the fees are about $5000 per child per year in NSW schools.

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/457_Visa_Restrictions

Have you seen this: I think it's a useful summary of the 457 visa restrictions.

from what i know if your child goes to school in nsw then yes they pay school fees

however if you are looking at perth for example then they pay about $200 a year towards bks paper etc hope that helps

ps check out the whos applying 457 thread we are all applying/recieved 457 we are a friendly bunch of guys and gals

hope to see you there

love tiff

Aren't those fees called voluntary contributions?

they are...but if you fail to pay...they send you a reminder letter!

hi just noticed where you are from !!!! i live in the same villiage!!!!! small world any way there is a essex meet next sat at 12pm at the half way house pub if you want to come

you are more than welcome and you children are as well

pm me if you want futher details

when did you apply for yr 457 we applied 2 weeks ago and had the meds etc so in the hands of the gods now i suppose

any way see you soon

love

hitchcock

Only in NSW do you have to pay school fees for State schools when on a 457.
If you are heading there, discuss those costs with your sponsor!
All other States, State schools are free when on a 457.
Private schools may even work out cheaper! We have 2 kids (6 & 10) in a Catholic School and the cost is $2,000 pa in Brisbane

Andrew

Halfway House? That's only down the road from me!! What a small world. We have just filled out forms with Perth Immigration Agency so wait and see.
Not sure where we are this weekend but if around may well pop in to the pub. Will let ya know.

yes they are. and you don't have to pay them (though you do have to pay the couple of hundred for school books etc at beginning of year). my daughters' school constantly sends request back $50 for library fund, $200 for building fund, $100 p&c - isn't that what tax is for?

i no longer pay them after $60,000 was donated to the school recently and they chose to use it on a ruddy pastor. it's a non-religious school for gawd's sake!

Iv'e been looking at school sites and annual reports - you musn't forget the rotas and voluterring for whatever. Something to look forward to I guess. Then again, guess it will help in meeting new people.

ah yes the volunteering, how could i forget LOL?!!

these days, i help at the school disco every few months and that's my bit. with my girls' school it's as if they think everyone is still a stay at home mum (and i'm not denigrating stay at home mothers BTW). i remember baking a cake at 11pm one night (as a harrassed single mother working full time) as some bright spark had suggested a "bake off" to raise money :curse: newsflash! it's the 2000s, not the '50s

I don't begrudge the $40 voluntary contribution, I would rather pay and know it is improving the surroundings and equipment they have in school. I also don't mind helping out, it does help that I don't work but the kids love me being there and I get to see first hand what goes on.